Sony MDR 1000X vs. Jabra HALO

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Jabra HALO. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR 1000X vs. Jabra HALO Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Jabra HALO
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headset - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 19 cm
Width - 13.6 cm
Depth - 4.5 cm
Weight 275 g 80 g Jabra HALO are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige -
Body Material - TPE, PC/ABS, polybutylene terephthalate, Polyoxymethylene (POM), thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, phone
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X Jabra HALO
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 2.0 EDR Sony MDR 1000X have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jabra HALO.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Noise Blackout
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz -
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm 32 mm Sony MDR 1000X have a thicker diaphragm than Jabra HALO.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 8 Jabra HALO have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X Jabra HALO
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Audio Input Details - Omni-directional
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Jabra HALO
Controls Volume control Volume control, answer/end, next/previous track
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Jabra HALO
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Jabra HALO
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hours 8 hour(s) Sony MDR 1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra HALO.
Standby Time 34 hours 312 hours Jabra HALO have longer standby time than Sony MDR 1000X.
Power Device - Power adapter - external
Voltage Required - AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz)
Charging Time 4 hours 2 hour(s) Jabra HALO recharge faster than Sony MDR 1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Jabra HALO
Transmission Range 10 m 10 m The transmission range of both headphones is the same.
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Jabra HALO
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB 2.0 (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Jabra HALO
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter Carrying pouch, AC power adaptor
Compliant Standards - GOST, CCC, IC, EK, FCC, TELEC
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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